Following
Zeitgeist Films | Release Date: April 2, 1999 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
60
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 11 Critic Reviews
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7
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4
Negative:
0
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Chicago Sun-TimesJohn Petrakis
It's an ambitious undertaking, this mix of Mamet and Godard, and it is to Nolan's credit that he takes it on so early in his cinematic career. It doesn't completely click, but there is plenty in this 70-minute black-and-white exercise to keep us involved. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
As a psychological mystery it plays persuasively if not profoundly. Nolan relishes the sheer nastiness he keeps stirred up, unabated for 70 minutes. You can, too, provided you don't ask more of it. Read full review
75
Miami HeraldPhoebe Flowers
Following is a pitch-black crime story, but never forgets its gentler side. It is, at 70 minutes, a slim movie, but by the time it concludes in inevitable tragedy, Nolan's characters have accomplished something rare for an openly nihilistic work: sympathy. [10 Sep 1999, p.10G]
75
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalle
That the movie succeeds as thoroughly as it does -- getting deeper and creepier as it goes along -- is evidence of a far-seeing creative imagination. Nolan is a compelling new talent. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
Christopher Nolan's noirish thriller is an uncommonly polished and assured feature debut, highly clever textually and supremely accomplished technically. This ultra low-budget exercise marks the emergence of a significant directorial talent. [13 April 1999]
80
The New York TimesJanet Maslin
The usual elements of scheming and deception are well represented here, but they are made all the knottier by shifting time frames. Read full review
80
Total FilmStaff [Not Credited]
Impressively acted by the unknown cast, and eerily shot in black and white, Nolan successfully creates his own distinctive cinematic world, leaving en route a trail of objects which may or may not have any meaning. Read full review
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